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How to Prioritize Your Mental Health

As Thanksgiving break nears, students everywhere begin to dread and mentally prepare for the sleep deprivation and stress that comes with finals season. While scheduling study sessions is top of the to-do list, we can’t forget to pencil in time for self-care. Making our mental health a priority is essential to our well-being and essential to avoiding burnout. Self-care can be as luxurious as a massage or as simple as stepping outside to enjoy a few deep breaths of fresh air. Even if your self-care is occasional or non-existent, there are easy ways to make prioritizing your mental health a daily habit.

Here are some of our tried-and-true techniques:

By Haley Adams|2023-08-07T16:01:15-05:00November 18, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: Mental Health, Stress Relief, Wellness|

Introducing Our New Favorite Fall Recipes

Every year, fall is the season for pumpkin spice and everything nice. From baked goods to cocktails, it seems we just can’t get enough of pumpkin this time of year. While Starbucks’s infamous pumpkin spice latte is the season’s shining star, we’re bringing you some new fall favorites to try at home. Here are our picks for the best fall recipes.

By Haley Adams|2022-11-03T10:08:06-05:00November 3, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured|

Our Guide to Planning Family Weekend 2022

Family Weekend is back, and with the arrival of parents and siblings comes expectations for planning an unforgettable SMU weekend. In a city as lively as Dallas, it’s hard to narrow down the best parent-worthy spots and craft an itinerary that’s fun for all. If you’re starting to scramble, stress no more. Here are our top picks for delivering the best of SMU and Dallas for your families this weekend!

By Haley Adams|2022-09-22T11:53:33-05:00September 22, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured, Students, Tips, Tricks, Tools & Techniques|Tags: family, family weekend, smu football|

The New CCPA

Your new CCPA is now home to five undergraduate and two graduate programs, adding two undergraduate and two graduate programs this year.

By SMU CCPA|2022-08-21T15:54:13-05:00August 22, 2022|Categories: CCPA, Featured|Tags: arts programs, new programs, SMU CCPA|

Pumpkin Spice Is Back Early

The PSL is back early this year, surprising everyone with an early kick-off of the Pumpkin Spice Season.

Two hands clinking Pumpkin Spice drinks from Starbucks.

It Started with the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte

Over the past decade, pumpkin spice has become a staple for the fall season. Starbucks ignited its popularity with the introduction of the Pumpkin Spiced Latte (PSL) in 2003. The PSL is Starbucks most popular seasonal beverage, selling over 424 million in the U.S. since its debut. This year Starbucks altered their release of the coveted drink making its seasonal debut on August 25th, two weeks earlier than usual.

By Brennah Ungar|2021-09-20T10:23:52-05:00September 20, 2021|Categories: CCPA, Featured|Tags: pumpkin, Pumpkin spice, spice|

The Best Places to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Watching the Fireworks on Fourth of July

Check out this list of the best places to watch fireworks this Fourth of July. It is always a struggle to find a place with a clear sight to see the grand spectacle for Fourth of July fireworks. In the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area, there are some great spots where you can celebrate Independence Day with your friends and family.

By Alex Brody|2021-07-02T12:36:21-05:00July 2, 2021|Categories: CCPA, Featured|Tags: Fourth of July, july 4th|